Dennis Roldan

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Yap and the surname or paternal family name is Gumabao.

Dennis Roldan
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Quezon City's 3rd congressional district
In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1995
Preceded by	Nikki Coseteng
Succeeded by	Mike Defensor
Member of the Quezon City Council from the 3rd district
In office February 2, 1988[1] – June 30, 1992
Personal details
Born	Mitchell Yap Gumabao (1956-12-08) 8 December 1956 (age 68) Manila, Philippines
Political party	Nationalist People's Coalition
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Spouse	Loli Imperial
Relations	Isabel Rivas (sister)
Children	8 including Michele (daughter), Marco (son) and Paolo (son)
Alma mater	Trinity College of Quezon City
Occupation	Actor basketball player politician businessman
Criminal information
Conviction(s)	Kidnapping
Criminal penalty	Reclusión perpetua without parole (maximum of 40 years)
Imprisoned at	New Bilibid Prison

Mitchell Yap Gumabao Sr.[2] (Tagalog pronunciation: [guˈmɐbaʊ]; born 8 December 1956), better known as Dennis Roldan, is a Filipino former actor, basketball player, businessman, politician, and convicted kidnapper.

Career

Basketball

Before entering show business, he was a basketball player for Trinity College prior to being drafted to play for a short time with the Philippine Basketball Association's (PBA) Ginebra team and 1983 Gilbey's Gin Gimlets season team.[3]

Film

He later appeared in the film Kambal Sa Uma in 1979, Salome in 1981 and Paradise Inn in 1985. He won an award at the Metro Manila Film Festival for Best Supporting Actor in the movie Hot Property in 1983.[4] In the same year, Roldan portrayed a kidnapper in the box office bomb action film, Terrorist Hunter starring Eddie Garcia.

Politics

He was elected Quezon City councilor in 1988, and was elected Congressman from 1992 to 1995 in the 3rd District of Quezon City. He ran for a second term in 1995 but lost to Michael Defensor.

Personal life

Roldan is a Filipino of Chinese[5] and Spanish ancestry. He is the older brother of actress Isabel Rivas. He is the father of actor Marco Gumabao and volleyball player Michele Gumabao.[6] Roldan revealed that he made a "covenant" with God as a result of prison-based Bible studies and fellowship seminars. He has since become a born-again Christian. He has been a pastor of Jesus Christ the Life Giver Ministry, which is based in Quezon City.[7][8]

Kidnapping conviction

On August 26, 2014, the Pasig Regional Trial Court found Roldan and two other persons guilty of kidnapping a Chinese-Filipino boy back in 2005. Following his arrest, Roldan's character in romance drama My Destiny was depicted to be killed off.[9] He is currently serving a life sentence.[10][11][12][13]

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Note(s)	Ref(s).
1979	Kambal sa Uma
1980	Palawan
	Goriong Butete
	Chicks
	Ito ang Babae
	Totoy Boogie
	Sexy Dancers
1981	Uhaw Na Dagat
	Bakit Bughaw ang Langit?
	Kontrobersyal
	Salome
1983	Exploitation
	Kirot
	Hot Property
1984	Akin ang Iyong Katawan
	Hindi Mo Akong Kayang Tapakan
	Puri
	Mahilig
1985	Paradise Inn
1986	Hiram Na Katawan
	Ang Daigdig Ay Isang Butil Na Luha
1987	Mamaw
1988	Love Letters
1990	Dyesebel	Dennis
	Hahamakin Lahat
1991	Markang Bungo: The Bobby Ortega Story
	Takas sa Impierno	Edmund
1992	Manong Gang
	Basagulero
1993	Padre Amante Guerrero
1994	Mayor Cesar Climaco
	Secret Love	Efren
	Separada
1995	Matimbang Pa sa Dugo
	Hanggang sa Huling Bala	Richard
1996	Ganti ng Puso	Col. Maramba
	Suicide Rangers
	Sa Kamay ng Batas
	Medrano
	Bilang Na ang Araw Mo	Rodel
	Akin ang Puri
	Hangga't May Hininga	Acosta
1997	Pusakal
	Ligaw Na Bala: Lt. Alexander Lademor
	Iskalawag: Ang Batas Ay Batas
	Ayos Lang, Pare Ko
2005	Terrorist Hunter	Malik
2013	10,000 Hours
2019	Bato: The General Ronald dela Rosa Story	An NPA leader

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Network
2014	Wagas: The Flora & Harry Gasser Love Story	Harry Gasser	Episode role	GMA Network
	My Destiny	Mateo Andrada	Supporting role
2001–2003	Sana ay Ikaw na Nga	Amadeus	Recurring role
	Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan	Dr. Anton dela Cruz	Extended role	ABS-CBN
1999–2001	Saan Ka Man Naroroon	Greg	Recurring role
1999–2002	Ang Munting Paraiso	Doc Mendez	Guest role
1999–2001	Rio Del Mar	Miguel Bautista		GMA Network

References

1. Lanuza, Angelo E.; Lucas, Danilo (3 February 1988). "SC orders Simon to reply to poll charges". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. p. 8. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
2. Mangunay, Kristine Felisse; Carvajal, Nancy C. (27 August 2014). "Roldan convicted for tot's kidnap". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on 11 October 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
3. "Former actor now a pastor". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 2 April 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
4. "THE 1983 METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL"
5. "Tracing Chinese ancestry of stars | Tempo – News in a Flash". Tempo. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
6. "New teen comedy show 'Luv U' introduces new heartthrob Marco Gumabao"
7. "Ex-actor Dennis Roldan now a pastor". Archived from the original on 15 February 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
8. "Dennis Roldan, Former Actor Now A Pastor". Archived from the original on 29 June 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
9. "Tom Rodriguez on Dennis Roldan getting life sentence for kidnapping: "Akala ko biro, akala ko baka mali, baka ibang tao."". PEP.ph. 14 September 2014. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
10. "Dennis Roldan negotiated for release of kidnap victim". 12 December 2007. Retrieved 12 December 2007.
11. "What Went Before: Dennis Roldan the kidnap mastermind". 27 August 2014. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
12. "TIMELINE: The Dennis Roldan kidnapping case". 26 August 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
13. "Dennis Roldan gets life for kidnapping boy". 26 August 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2014.

External links

• Dennis Roldan at IMDb

House of Representatives of the Philippines
Preceded by Nikki Coseteng	Member of the House of Representatives from Quezon City's 3rd district 1992–1995	Succeeded by Mike Defensor